pennijanine

I buy sheets at the thrift stores. You can usually find different colors and sizes and they are cheap! They are also very soft. You should unfold them and check for quality before you take them to the register. I have a large dresser just for storing all the sheets that I have accumulated. Penni

pittsburgpam

I have used sheets and the last one I got was at Walmart in Oregon to make my granddaughter's quilt. It was 120 thread count and we tied it.

I think if you get 100% cotton and not a high thread count, they're fine to use. My grandmother always used sheets, never knew her to use anything else, and all her quilts were tied or hand quilted.

redrummy

I too hand quilted on "sheet" backed quilts. I found it to be no worse than any other material. I think you should try it, and if you like it, continue. I have used several types of material, and if I want an all one piece back, I generally use a sheet.

Pickles

I always use sheets would do it no other way and have had no problem with them at all. I also go to Thrift stores and buy them
and store them in Big Plastic Bins, I'm one for saving every penny I can , I figure the pioneer's had it right and there's are still around today and doing great, so if it worked for them why rock the boat now, when this is why we are carrying on the fine art of Quilting to pass it on as they did for use. :D

LindaR

I never do, always try to buy the extra width backing

deedles215

I also use sheets and haven't had a problem. I haven't used those with a high thread count (higher than 250) however, so I'm sure the advice to not use them would pertain to anything higher than that. I've hand-stitched and machine quilted them with no issues.
They're great to use because they're a standard size for whatever size quilt you're working on!

Connie in Indiana

I too am on disability an can't spend big money on my quilts.
You might know soon as i started quilting Wall Mart stopped sailing anything I need. My grandmother made all her quilts out of all old close. Her quilts or still going after being used for yrs.

Jerrie

i always use 200 thread count ones and never had a problem i did some hand quilting and i had no problems

quiltsRfun

What kind of dye do you use and where do you find it?

Ms Grace

I started using the 100% cotton sheets from Target last year for the backing and some for the fronts (I use alot of white or cream color).
I machine quilt on my Juki and have had no probems.
I love the way they feel after being washed. Like Grandma's old quilts. Very soft! :D
Works great with my Warm & Natural batting. Soooooo soft.
We all love them. ;)
Target has all colors of the 100% cotton. I wait for the sales and stock up.